Research at College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), Bahir Dar University

At the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), research is a central pillar of our academic mission and societal contribution. As part of Bahir Dar University’s enduring tradition of community-responsive scholarship, the College is committed to generating evidence-based solutions to pressing health challenges in Ethiopia and beyond.

Driven by our faculty, researchers, postgraduate students, and national and international collaborators, the College actively pursues research that informs clinical practice, improves health outcomes, and shapes public health policy. Our research priorities are grounded in relevance, scientific rigor, and social responsibility.

Strategic Research Engagements

The College engages in a wide range of strategic research activities, including:

  • Development of Research Policies and Guidelines: CMHS establishes and regularly updates its own research governance frameworks to ensure that all research activities are ethically sound, impactful, and aligned with the university’s strategic vision.
  • Coordination of Research Initiatives: Through internal calls for proposals, support for concept development, and facilitation of principal investigator assignments, the College launches competitive research programs across its departments and schools.
  • Support for Staff and Student Research: The College provides targeted support for postgraduate research, encourages staff-led innovation, and strengthens internal grant mechanisms to expand research participation.
  • Thematic Research Programs: CMHS defines and periodically revises its thematic research areas in alignment with national health priorities and local community needs.
  • Capacity Building: Regular workshops, proposal development clinics, and mentorship programs enhance the research capabilities of staff and postgraduate students.
  • Research Partnerships: The College fosters collaborative links with hospitals, research institutes, universities, ministries, and international funding agencies to promote multi-disciplinary and cross-border research.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Research progress is closely monitored through institutional mechanisms that ensure accountability, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge Transfer and Community Engagement: The College translates research findings into practice through outreach, training, policy dialogues, and publication. Community-based health research plays a crucial role in ensuring that knowledge benefits society directly.
  • Research Recognition and Motivation: Through structured incentives, research awards, and visibility programs, the College recognizes the achievements of its outstanding researchers.

Commitment to Ethical and Impactful Research

Every research activity at CMHS upholds the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical responsibility, and relevance to societal well-being. From basic sciences to clinical trials, from public health to health systems research, the College maintains a strong commitment to improving lives through knowledge.

 

Contact

Higemengist Astatkie (PhD)
Director for Research Affairs
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University
P.O. Box: 79
Mobile: +251 911 90 49 63
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia